@Gene D StephensAdverse possession laws vary by state. 

It lasted a few months, and we stated that it was not going to work anymore.

One thing to take note of is that a lot of places that are established STR markets have regulations stating that you have to honor future bookings.

Just clearly state that you supply a starter supply of listed items and you should be fine.

@Phil SheltonYou would need a civil engineer to provide a drawing to get submitted to zoning and get a permit if it passes zoning is most common This also depends on the road - if it’s a state road forget it as it will take a year to get approved and cost a fortune - if it’s a local road process not as cumbersome but don’t expect this to happen quicklyIn some instances you may have to prepare sight distances etc to make sure it’s safe to add a curb cut

Companies like State Farm, Allstate, or Chubb often come up in conversations, but comparing quotes with independent brokers might give you the best value.Since you're in a general partnership, it”s critical to clearly define liability exposure.

If you live there you probably have a good handle on the subtle market dynamics.One significant risk of buying any property out of state is that you have a lot less knowledge and first hand experience with all the nuances of that specific market.

In the past few years Toledo has seen a large influx of out of state investors.

You just picked a new market to invest in. Who is the first person you call in that market to get started? Why?

Landlord friendly states are going to be your best friend since CA isn't the best at looking out for landlords.